Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of UHealth in achieving its role in providing medical education, research, and quality patient care.
• Participate in international, national, regional and local activities within the health care industry, which impact the future role of the Divisional Surgical Areas funding environment.
• Participate in Oral Surgery Service and residency training.
• Serve in key activities for the Department of Surgery as agreed upon with the Division Chief.
• Provide clinical care in all aspects of oral maxillofacial surgery.
• Work collaboratively with the other physicians in the division.
• Supervise residents both at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and the Miami Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
• Teach students in both junior and senior elective programs as sponsored by this Division within the students’ surgical experience.
• Pursue protocols to fund experiments under their supervision.
• Document all services in patient medical records.
• Comply to Departmental Policy & Procedures & Hospital Bylaws.
• Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Adequate academic record.
• Recognized teaching skills and expertise in residency, fellowship, and medical student training.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper bedside manner.
• Perform in tactful and professional manner.

Education Requirements

• A DDS or DMD degree.
• Completed a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and be board-certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).
• Completed a Fellowship in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery.
• Florida Medical or Dental License and a DEA certificate.